Makeup Trends Summer 2013

On the runway and the red carpet minimalist makeup continued to reign supreme, but in those avenues and on the street we saw the return of neon, the emergence of oxblood as the must-have shade for fall and, overall, an "anything goes" approach to beauty that embraced makeup as I know and love it -- as a form of self-expression.

 Looking forward to 2013, several trends have caught my eye as looks that are destined to be major in the new year. Cheers to a glamour-filled in summer 2013! The color gods of Pantone have spoken and Emerald is the color said to dominate fashion, home décor, art and beauty for the next 12 months.

 This cool bold hue can flatter any skin tone, but if you're color shy I have two surefire tricks for testing emerald and any bright hue. First off, try experimenting with emerald eyeliner. You'll get a shot of color without making that commitment to full-on shadow. Apply it along the upper lashes, and make the liner thicker toward the outer corner for a party-perfect look, or try it on the lower lash line for a subtle but striking approach.

Makeup Trends Spring 2013

For Spring 2013 be prepared to think outside the box. These trends are not what you would expect for the given time of year. Evince lush intense colors for both eyes and lips, rich but fresh textures, bold lashes and brows. There is a sort of heavenly exuberance that recalls various trends from a vast span of many decades. The look for Spring 2013 is prominent arresting color with a posh finish.


 Formidable blue is currently a runway favorite. Seen at Marc Jacobs and Rag and Bone fashion shows blue eyeshadow has comeback with a vengeance. Blue eyeshadow is very familiar to children of the 80's. There is a blue shade out there for everyone. An all over wash of color that is flattering to all skintones is Lancome's Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow in All Made Up.